- INCI Name:Polysorbate 85
- CAS Number:9005-70-3
- Functions:Solubilizer, Emulsifier, Surfactant (Nonionic), Surfactant, Emulsifier (O/W)
- Chemical Family:Sorbitan Esters
- Certifications & Compliance:Halal, RSPO MassBalance Certified, RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil, GMP, Kosher
Mosselman Sorbitan Trioleate 20 EO (9005-70-3) are obtained by the ethoxylation of sorbitan esters. They are more hydrophylic than the sorbitan esters itself and are used as non-ionic surfactants. In combination with the non-ethoxylated sorbitan esters, they can be used as emulsifiers for oil in water emulsions. Ethoxylated sorbitan esters finds applications in cosmetics, detergents, lubricants, textile fibers etc.